Obituaries
Mona Lou Giust
Mrs. Mona Lou Giust, 88, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on November 10, 2019.
She was born on February 15, 1931, in Dayton, Ohio, to Reno and Leona Searcy.
She was a lifelong artist and a member of B.R.A.G. (Brookhaven Regional Art Guild).
She is preceded in death by her son, John “Jack” Giust; parents; sister, Phillis Monnin; and brother David Searcy.
Those who remain to cherish her memory are her husband, John Giust; children, Lisa Flohr, and husband, Mike
Flohr MD, Mark Giust and wife Anna and Matthew Giust and wife, June; daughter-in-law, Lynn Edwards, and husband, Tom;
brother, James Searcy; 11 grandchildren, Andy Vorhees, Elisha Millar, Jason Flohr, Steve Flohr, Kelly Worth, Benjamin Giust,
Katherine Kennedy, Emily Giust, Jeff Cates, Jack Giust, and Amy Fogle and husband, Mark. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren and other loving family members and friends.
Memorials may be made to the Tom Ross Endowed Art Scholarship, Angela Furr, Co-Lin Foundation, P.O. Box 649, Wesson, MS 39191, in memory of Mona Giust.
A celebration of life will be held for Mrs. Giust at a later date to be determined.
Walter Charles Curtis
Services are incomplete.
Daisy Evans Smith
Daisy Evans Smith, affectionately known as "Mrs. Daisy", 92, passed
away on Nov. 2, 2019, at King's Daughters' Hospital after a brief illness.
Visitation will be on Monday, Nov. 11, from 5:30-7:30 at First Baptist Church, Brookhaven.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Rose Hill Cemetery at 10:00 in Brookhaven.
Daisy was born on April 23, 1927, in Jackson, MS to Walter and
Bertilde Bacot Evans. She grew up in Brookhaven where she graduated from
Brookhaven High School in 1944. She played baritone in the high school band. Daisy attended Mississippi State College in Starkville,
where she was a member of the "famous maroon band", where she played baritone also. She received a B. S. degree in Business Administration from
Miss. State in 1948, and possessed one of the last "lifetime" teaching certificates.
Throughout her 92 years in Lincoln County, she was a staple in the community. The first job she ever had was in the State Land
office in Jackson where she worked for several years after finishing at Miss. State.
After marrying, having children, and moving back to Brookhaven,
she taught school. Mrs. Smith was employed by the Lincoln County School District for many years. She taught high school typing, bookkeeping,
shorthand, and history. Her fondest memories of her career were of teaching at Enterprise High School. She always referred to the
people
she taught while there as "the kids down at Enterprise". She even talked about them for a week or so ago. Her final tenure with the Lincoln
County School District was in 2009, where she was a substitute teacher.
She was a familiar face at her father's BBQ restaurant. Years after he sold the restaurant, she bought it and ran it for several years.
The "Little Pigs" was located at the corner of N. Second and E. Court.
In the '70s, she was also a "Justice of the Peace" in Lincoln County for one term. She actually performed two marriages during her time as
"JP". "MawMaw" thoroughly enjoyed when her grandson, Justin, would take her to lunch in Brookhaven. She enjoyed seeing familiar faces
which usually was followed by a story that involved light humor. She was proud to live in Brookhaven and enjoyed following the Brookhaven Police Dept.
and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office via her scanner. She loved her Mississippi State Bulldogs and new Orleans' Saints and watched every game she could on TV.
Mrs. Smith's favorite hobby was crochet. She crocheted all the time even up until the time she got sick. She has made a "million afghans through the years and
given them to many, many people. Even though she crocheted more than anything, she also enjoyed any type of handwork and sewing.
Mrs. Daisy enjoyed the company of her neighbors on Catherine St.
The family would like to publicly thank William and Felicia Selmon and family, Robbie nettles, and Sandra Bledsoe for the relationship share with her.
We would also like to thank them for watching out for her all the years she lived there. People like you very seldom come around and we are thankful.
We would also like to thank her longtime friend, Melissa MacLeod for always checking on her and taking care of her.
Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her parents as well as a sister, Becky Cummings, and nephew, Webb Kennedy.
She is survived by her daughter, Belinda, and husband Bob of Cleveland, MS; son, Walter 'Bubba' Smith of Summit.
She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Wes Williford and wife, Sarah of Cleveland; Sam and
Madison Williford of Cleveland; and Justin Smith of Bogue Chitto.
She also leaves 2 great-grandchildren, Ryder and Chase Williford of
Cleveland. She has one nephew, David Kennedy and his wife Cindy of Brookhaven.
The family would especially like to thank the staff at Diversicare Nursing Home as well as Haven Hall Nursing Center for the exceptional
care during the past couple recovering from a broken hip.
The family requests that memorials be given to the charity of your choice.
George Dewey "Pete" Butler, Jr.
Graveside service for Mr. George Dewey “Pete” Butler, Jr., will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2019,
at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m., Tuesday, November 5, at Riverwood.
Mr. “Pete” Butler, Jr., 71, of Brookhaven, passed from this life November 3, 2019, at his residence.
He was born September 27, 1948, to his parents, the late George Dewey Butler, Sr., and
Mary Audelle Hampton Butler. He was retired from Delphi. He was a member of Union Baptist Church
and was also a lifetime farmer. Mr. “Pete” was a loving husband, father and grandfather and
will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Lynn “Cowboy” Butler.
Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Jayedean Craig Butler; sons,
Josh Butler and wife, Lara, and Jayson Butler; one sister, Linda Butler West; and one granddaughter,
Millie Carson Butler.
Ann Nell Conrad
The funeral service for Ms. Ann Nell Conrad will be 11 a.m.,
Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Riverwood Family, with interment at Zion Hill Cemetery in Wesson.
Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday evening, November 6, at Riverwood and will resume Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Ms. Conrad, 71, of Richland, MS, passed from this life on November 2, 2019, at her residence. She was born on October 15, 1948,
to her parents, James, and Lanell Howard. She was a cook by trade, but she enjoyed spending her free time reading and working in puzzle books.
She was a loving mother and grandmother and took great pleasure in spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Bo Grice; granddaughter, Helen Grice; and brother, Preston “Buddy” Howard.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Sherry Conrad Smith, and Kathy Ann Grice; brothers, Duke Howard, Wayne Howard,
Thomas Ray Howard, Jimmy Earl Howard, and Sammy Howard; sisters, Nita Faye Smith, and Marie Moore; four grandchildren, Nathaniel (Heather) Grice,
Helen Grice, Jamin Conrad, Raven Smith; and two great-grandchildren, Steven and Olivia Grice, as well as other loving family members and friends.
Myrtle Lee Lambert
The funeral service for Mrs. Myrtle Lee Lambert will be 2 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2019,
at Riverwood, with interment at Beauregard Cemetery in Wesson. Visitation is from noon until the time of service at Riverwood.
Mrs. Lambert, 73, of Wesson, passed from this life on October 30, 2019, at her residence.
She was born on October 26, 1946, to her parents, Tom and Elma Hudson. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant
and was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Wesson where she not only attended but participated in many things,
including singing in the choir. She loved her family, being a homemaker was a special calling to her and she did it with grace and beauty.
She enjoyed spending time shopping too. She will be missed by her family and friends who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers and five sisters.
Those left to cherish her memory are, her husband, Gerald Lambert; daughters, Donna Bowen (Amanda),
Van Annette Bowen; sisters, Van Fairchild, Lura Barlow, Susie Prine, and Charlie Hudson;
and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family members and friends.
Joe Reece Brewer, Sr.
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The funeral service for Mr. Joe Reece Brewer, Sr., will be 1 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2019, at First Baptist Church, Brookhaven, with interment at Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Joe Reece Brewer, Sr., 86, of Brookhaven passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2019. Joe, born to Hollis and Leona O'Quin Brewer, grew up in Pike County in the Friendship community. Joe graduated from Summit High School and then joined the U.S. Air Force where he served in the Korean conflict Upon his discharge, Joe returned home to McComb where he met the love of his life, Sudie Ann Gardner, whom he affectionately referred to as "Toots". They were married on May 30, 1954 and recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.
Joe attended Southwest Community College and continued his education on a football scholarship to Northwestern State College. After completing his education at Northwestern, Joe and Sudie returned to McComb where he began his career in the retail tire business. In 1966 he was given the opportunity to move to Brookhaven to become partner and manager of Ole Brook Tire Service. He later became sole owner and operated the business until his retirement in 1995.
During the years Joe was in business, he gave back to his community by participating in numerous organizations. But he said his first mission trip with his church to Breckinridge, Colorado changed his life. He was asked to become chairman of the missions committee of First Baptist Church where he helped plan and lead many generous volunteers to go anywhere there was a need to minister about Jesus and help with church building. In 1994, after much prayer and help from supporters and volunteers, Church Building Ministries, Inc. was founded. Joe served through this ministry, Hospital Loma de Luz, Hope of Honduras, and many others until an accident left him unable. One of his greatest testimonies to his children, grandchildren, and all who knew him was his continued, unwavering, love, faith and trust in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Joe cherished the time spent with his family, friends, and all the many volunteers with whom he was so privileged to share his life.
Joe was a lifetime deacon at First Baptist Church. Joe Reece Brewer, Sr., born October 23, 1933, is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dub K. Brewer, Jerry Esco Brewer, and Hollis Lamar Brewer, and sister, Marjorie Brewer Lawrence.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sudie Gardner Brewer; sons, Joe Reece Brewer, Jr. and wife, Sandra; daughters, Susan Brewer Fitzsimmons and husband, Steve, Kathy Brewer Phillips and husband, Bill, Jennifer Brewer Yeager and husband, Rodney; brothers, Byron L. Brewer and wife Joan, Dan Brewer; sisters, Edna Brewer Haley, Peggy Brewer Rawson and husband, Wade, Wanda Brewer Satterwhite and husband, Jeff. He also leaves ten grandchildren, Joe R. Brewer, III, Courtney A. Brewer, Stephen J. Fitzsimmons (Michelle), Stacey F. Wesson (Barry), Matt S. Fitzsimmons, Leslie Phillips, Anna P. Peavey, Lindsey P. Robinson, Alex Smalley and Isabel Wilbanks; and 11 great grandchildren, Dylan and Luke Wesson, GiGi Fitzsimmons, William, Price, and Thomas King, Elliott Peavey, Marion and Lilliana Baker, and Reece and Emerson Robinson.
The family wishes to express its deepest appreciation to his caregivers, Leonora Rials, Renee Dunaway, LeAnne Adibi, Shasta Harris, and to Virginia, Denise, and Carly from Hospice Ministries.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope of Honduras % Joe Brewer Cottage, 11415 Hope International Drive, Tampa, FL, 33625; CBMI, 2124 Highway 51 N, Summit, MS 39666; First Baptist Church Building Fund, 200 E Monticello Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601, or Hospital Loma deLuz, The Cornerstone Foundation,
9032 Woolmarket Road Biloxi, MS 39532
Betty Ruth Thetford Currie
Services for Mrs. Betty Ruth Thetford Currie of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Monday, October 28, 2019
at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with burial at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Copiah County.
Visitation Sunday, October 27, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Riverwood and also will resume Monday from 10:00 am until time of service.
Mrs. Betty Ruth Thetford Currie, 86, went to be with her Lord on October 24, 2019, at her residence.
She was born on March 6, 1933, to the late Walter Lee Thetford and Ruth Furr Thetford.
Mrs. Currie was a member of Easthaven Baptist Church and retired as a secretary for Bell South.
She enjoyed traveling, gardening, entertaining friends and family, cooking, reading, home computing
and attending church events.
She will be missed by all that loved and knew her.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Don Currie; sisters, Christine Boren, Frances Del Rosso, and brother, Walter Ray Thetford.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Alan Currie, and wife, Angie; daughter, Donna Currie Becker
and her 5 grandchildren, David Wheeler, Kelly Wheeler, Madison Currie, Ellie Currie, and Lauren Currie.
Martin Lynn "Marty" Britt
The funeral service for Mr. Martin Lynn “Marty” Britt will be 2 p.m., Sunday, October 27, 2019,
at Riverwood Family, with interment at Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m.,
Saturday, October 26, at Riverwood.
Mr. Britt, 63, of Edwards, MS, passed from this life October 23, 2019 at his residence. He was born
May 3, 1956, in Brookhaven, MS, to his parents, Troy and Pauline Britt. Mr. Britt was retired from
working in the Oil Refinery Industry as a Supervisor. He enjoyed wood working and caring for
his lawn. His greatest enjoyment was loving his family. He was a wonderful husband, father,
grandfather and friend.
He is preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Clyde Allred and brother-in-law, David Allred.
Those he leaves to cherish his memory are, his wife, Shelley Britt; son, Daniel Britt and wife, Misty, that he considered a daughter;
daughter, Rachel Perry and husband, James, who he considered a son; mother-in-law, Frances Allred; brothers, Dennis Britt
and wife, Alice, Robert Britt and wife, Tracy; nine grandchildren, McKenzie White, Renee Perry,
Dylan Britt, Maddison Britt, Lorna Perry, Parker Britt, Payton Britt, Julia Perry, and James Perry, Jr.
He was also expecting to meet his first great grandchild in the near future.
Anita Faye Pugh
The funeral service for Mrs. Anita Faye Pugh will be 12 noon, Thursday, October 24, 2019,
at Monticello Baptist Church, with interment at the church cemetery. There will be a
time of visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Mrs. Pugh, 85, of Monticello, passed from this life October 22, 2019, at Lawrence County Hospital.
She was born March 10, 1934, to her parents, Marion Frank Trawick and Kathryn Ellen Sark Trawick.
Mrs. Pugh was employed at the Lawrence County Hospital as an Insurance Clerk before retiring.
She was a member of Monticello Baptist Church. A true woman of faith and values, she loved
her family and enjoyed cooking for them and spending time with each one. She also enjoyed
her faith family, going to her Sunday School class and worship at Monticello Baptist.
She will be missed by all who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Terry Trawick; and son-in-law, Randy Foster.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 66 years, Joseph Earl Pugh; daughters,
Debra Faye Foster, Suanne Foster, and Vicki Darlene Godwin; sister, Shirley Ann McCall;
five grandchildren, Stacey Foster, Joseph Foster, Skye Smith, Mandy Foster, and Douglas Godwin;
four great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.